The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
4 Various Size and shaped Nambe Polished Aluminum Candleholders
By Nambe
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is various size and shaped candleholders by Nambe. The candleholders are made of polished aluminum. They're signed on the bottom. Priced per item.
Aluminum
$192 / item
Crystal Colorful Candleholder, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A unique piece Crystal candleholder made in Venice Colroful and bright this candleholder will make your table spark.
Crystal
Set of 3 Exquise Baccarat items, Sky Blue Crystal, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glorifying the effects of refracted light for 170 years, the iconic Baccarat pieces are well-know over the world. A crystal masterpiece set of exceptional proportions, the set cryst...
Crystal
$2,800 / item
Silver Plate Candle Sticks
Located in Queens, NY
Silver Plate Candle Sticks
Silver
Crystal Balls Colorful Candleholder, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A unique piece Crystal candleholder made in Venice Colorful and bright this candleholder will make your table spark.
Crystal
Golden Banyan Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Golden Banyan Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Draped is fluidity cast in bronze, a metamorphosis from textile to object. A tribute to the ‘Dhoti’, a timeless garm...
Brass
Gold Plated Tulip Candlesticks by William Adams, c. 1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of gold plated tulip candlesticks by Italian manufacturer William Adams. Marked on the base.
Gold Plate
$221 / item
Medium Candela Candlestick by Ana Tron
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Candela Candlestick by Ana Tron Dimensions: Ø 11 x H 33 cm Materials: Recycled paper, varnished with fire-retardant varnish. Includes a round candle. Ana Tron is an interior ...
Paper
Marcel Breuer Candle Stick for Gavina
Located in New York, NY
Nickel Plated Steel Candlestick by Marcel Breuer for Gavina. These were originally made as gifts by Dino Gavina. At some later date they were put into production. Made from 3 interlo...
Steel, Nickel
Set of Three Gold Leaf Brass and Chrome Candlesticks by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous set of three gold leaf brass and chrome candlesticks design by renowned American designer Karl Springer in the 1980s. The gold leaf brass finish is very unusual as they a...
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Candlesticks with Iris Design, Gilt Metal, Patina and Marble Base.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candlesticks with iris design, gilt metal, patina and marble base. Pair of contemporary candlesticks with iris design, gilt metal, patinated and marble base, 20th century. ...
Marble, Metal
Pair of Candlesticks with White Orchid Design, Silver Plated.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candlesticks with white orchid design, silver plated. Pair of contemporary candlesticks with white orchid design in silver-plated metal, 20th century. Enhance your ambience ...
Silver Plate
Candle Snuffer, Made from Silver, Gold and Patinated Metal, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Candle snuffer, made from silver, gold and patinated metal, contemporary work. A delicate and artistic candle snuffer, designed to extinguish candles with grace. Made from silver, g...
Metal
Crystal Candlestick, Model TEX, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal candleholder available in four colours: Transparent/Brown/Yellow, Transparent/Amber, Transparent/Pink and Transparent/Black. Strategically placed, the crystal candleholders b...
Crystal
Love Art Ceramic Bushbaby Candlesticks Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Bushbaby candlestick by Love Art Ceramic, hand-sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase and painted by Sabelo Nene, is a vibrant celebration of South African flora and fauna. The piece ...
Ceramic
Tiruppur Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Tiruppur Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Unfurling ceaselessly, India discovers its eternal muse in the realm of textiles. From the liquid silks of the South to t...
Brass
Set of 3 Italian Mouth Blown Glass Candle Holders by Aldo Cibic for Paola Coin
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined and sculptural set of three Italian modern candleholders designed by Aldo Cibic for Paola C., expertly crafted in mouth-blown borosilicate glass. This elegant trio embodies...
Blown Glass
“Candle Collage” Candlestick in Bronze by Folkform, 2010
By Folkform
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
“Candle Collage” Candlestick in Bronze by Folkform, 2010 Additional Information: Material: Bronze Style: Contemporary, Scandinavia Produced by Folkform in Sweden Edition 17/25 Dimen...
Bronze
Sculptural Copper Candle Holder, Mid-Century Modern, 1980s, 20cm Tall
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Sculptural Copper Candle Holder Mid-Century Modern - Sculpture - Candlestick Measures : 7cmx4cm H:20cm Wear consistent with age and use.
Copper
Vintage Never Used Set Val St Lambert Crystal BEAULIEU Candleholders Belgium 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Never used, Set of 3 Beaulieu Pattern Crystal Candlesticks from Val St. Lambert, Belgium. Purchased at Brussels Airport in late 1970s and have remained in their original boxes. Eleg...
Crystal
Crystal Candlestick, Model PHOE, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal candlestick, Model PHOE, 21st Century. This charming candlestick in transparent, amber and black crystal will suit any style of decoration, adding a touch of glamour to a mo...
Crystal
Kikar Candle Holder Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Kikar Candle Holder Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal This brass candle holder is an exploration of light, form, and considered balance, shaped by craft and technique. Designed t...
Brass
Set of 3 Hand-Crafted Jasmine Scented Ceramic Candles by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Hand-Crafted Jasmine Scented Ceramic Candles by Hatsu. Dimensions: Large W 16.5 x D 16.5 x H 6.4 cm Medium W 11.4 x D 11.4 x H 8.9 cm Small W 7.1 x D 7.1 x H 8.9 cm Material...
Ceramic
$1,248 / item
Large Crystal Candlestick, CAR Model, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large crystal candlestick, CAR model, 21st century. Delightful contemporary crystal candlestick in cheerful colours. Estimated production ...
Crystal
Brass Almendres Candle Holder by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Almendres Candle Holder by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 11 x H 3 cm Materials: Brass Almendres candleholder is a solid, hand poured brass form with an almond shaped profile. Almendres candleholder is manufactured in small batches, slight variations will occur from piece to piece. Production marks may...
Brass
Set of 2 Large Jasmine Scented Ceramic Candles by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Large Jasmine Scented Ceramic Candles by Hatsu Dimensions: W 16.5 x D 16.5 x H 6.4 cm Materials: Ceramic, Scented wax. The Hatsu Ceramic Candle series is a dialogue between...
Ceramic
Set of 3 Small Jasmine Scented Ceramic Candles by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Small Jasmine Scented Ceramic Candles by Hatsu. Dimensions: W 7.1 x D 7.1 x H 8.9 cm Materials: Ceramic, Scented wax. The Hatsu Ceramic Candle series is a dialogue between ...
Ceramic
$1,026 / item
Homage to Memphis Movement, Candleholder
Located in Geneve, CH
Homage to Memphis Movement, candleholder Measures: D15 x W55 x H131.5 cm Plated metal coated with glossy pink copper finish Base in ash veneer painted in matte blue indigo Pari...
Metal
$396 / item
Debbie Candlestick by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Debbie candlestick by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 6 cm D 5 cm H 24 cm each. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused o...
Bronze
$924 / item
Homage to Memphis Movement, Candleholder
Located in Geneve, CH
Homage to Memphis movement, candleholder Measures: D 8.5 x W 15 x H 50 cm Plated metal coated with glossy pink copper finish Base in ash veneer painted in matte dusty pink, yellow...
Metal
European Studio Ceramicist, Tealight Candle Holder Shaped like the Moon
Located in København, Copenhagen
European studio ceramicist. Tealight candle holder shaped like the moon in glazed ceramics. Beautiful marbled glaze in orange and mother of pe...
Ceramic
$291 / item
Large Candela Candlestick by Ana Tron
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Candela Candlestick by Ana Tron Dimensions: Ø 11 x H 45 cm Materials: Recycled paper, varnished with fire-retardant varnish. Includes a round candle. Ana Tron is an interior d...
Paper
Japanese Modern LAAB Stelo Wake Set of 2 Candle Holders Raku Ceramic White Green
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Stelo Wake Candle Holders Turquoise and crackle' effect are the main colors of these candle holders but the black and burnt effect is present on both the outside of the pieces and...
Ceramic
Contemporary Burnt Iroko Wood Goblet Vase with Geometric Base by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Babel vase by Arno Declercq Dimensions: W 32 x L 32 x H 65 cm Materials: burned and waxed oak Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects with pass...
Wood
$478 / item
Leo Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Leo candleholder by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 11 cm D 10 cm H 30.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on ...
Bronze
Spring in Kashmir Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Spring in Kashmir Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Springtime is a special season of rebirth, and no less in the pristine valley of Kashmir where verdant, lush for...
Brass
$6,600 / set
Pair of Albert Paley Blossom Candlesticks
By Albert Paley
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of blossom candlesticks by Albert Paley Studio. Forged and blackened steel with brass. Signed and dated [Albert Paley 1994].
Brass, Steel
Himalaya Candle Holder Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Himalaya Candle Holder Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Perhaps no greater ascent - physically or spiritually - is imagined than in the Himalayan range. These revered mountains...
Brass
$1,087Sale Price|25% Off
Italian Murano Blue Torchiere Candlestick Holder Table or Floor, Large
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
A substantial Italian Murano 'torchiere' art glass candlestick holder, relatively large, Moder style/Postmodern period, made in Italy by Cenedese Vetri, circa late-20th century. A be...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mohenjo Daro Candle Holder Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Mohenjo Daro Candle Holder Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Echoes of brass rise from the Indus Valley. Inspired by the raw simplicity of Mohenjo-Daro, these objects pay tribut...
Brass
$924 / item
Homage to Memphis Movement, Candleholder
Located in Geneve, CH
Homage to Memphis movement, candleholder Measures: D 12 x W 39 x H 50 cm Plated metal coated with glossy Pink Copper finish Paris-Memphis capsule collection draws its inspiratio...
Metal
Set of Three Lucite Steel Brass Candle Holders after Karl Springer, 1980s USA
By Charles Hollis Jones, Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of Three Lucite Steel Brass Candle Holders after Karl Springer, 1980s USA Sold as a set of three. Minimal, modern columnar polished lucite or acrylic set on a circular stainless...
Steel, Brass
Dish Candleholder of Cast Bronze, 20th Century, European
Located in London, GB
A simple dish candleholder of cast bronze, raised on three feet, with nice patina. Second half twentieth century, found in Germany. Good vintage condition, with light to mid-brown t...
Bronze, Brass
Set of 3, Constantin Candle Holders, Circles by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Constantin Candle Holder Set Round by Colé Italia with Agustina Bottoni Dimensions: H.30 D.7 W.7 cm Materials: Ia- RN - Round; brushed solid oak wood and brass IIa - RT - Cross; b...
Brass
Large Crystal Candlestick, BRO Model, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large crystal candlestick, BRO model, 21st century. Delightful contemporary crystal candlestick in cheerful colours. Estimated production ...
Crystal
Large Crystal Candlestick, NASH Model, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large crystal candlestick, NASH model, 21st century. Crystal candlestick designed in the shape of a jewel. This candlestick gives off an im...
Crystal
Crystal Candlestick, OPH II Model, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal candlestick, OPH II model, 21st century. Crystal candlestick available in two colours: Transparent/Brown/Yellow, Transparent/Amber, Transparent/Pi...
Crystal
Namsai Candle Holder Large in Cane & Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Namsai Candle Holder Large in Cane & Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal A craft that naturally adheres to restraint and rhythm, cane weaving moves with quiet precision. From the nimble...
Brass
Spin Candle Holder Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Spin Candle Holder Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Spin, spin, spin – the lattu or the spinning toy, a cherished relic of Indian play, whirls into motion with the pull of a coi...
Brass
Set of 2 Medium Jasmine Scented Ceramic Candles by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Medium Jasmine Scented Ceramic Candles by Hatsu. Dimensions: W 11.4 x D 11.4 x H 8.9 cm Materials: Ceramic, Scented wax. The Hatsu Ceramic Candle series is a dialogue betwe...
Ceramic
Signed Orrefors Twisted Lead Crystal Candlestick Holders, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of lead crystal candlestick holders by Orrefors of Sweden for their Residence collection. Contemporary squared columns are twisted, and signed underneath. Dimensions per candl...
Crystal
Pair of "Luise" Silver-Plated Candlesticks by Lambert, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of "Luise" Silver-Plated Candlesticks by Lambert, 1960s This elegant pair of candlesticks was produced in the 1960s by the renowned German design house Lambert. The "Luise" mod...
Metal
$1,038 / item
Medium Armonía Floor Lamp by Ana Tron
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Armonía Floor Lamp by Ana Tron Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 100 cm Materials: Recycled paper, recycled wood, cardboard base, varnish. All our lamps can be wired according to each cou...
Wood, Paper
Tiruppur Totem Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Tiruppur Totem Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Unfurling ceaselessly, India discovers its eternal muse in the realm of textiles. From the liquid silks of the Sout...
Brass
Hundred Petal Rose Bronze Candelabra in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Hundred Petal Rose Bronze Candelabra in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Cascading, like the lithe petals of the hundred-leaf rose, this collection bends light and form into sculptural a...
Brass
Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks By Tiffany & Co. (signed at the base) Germany, Late 20th Century Each measures: 4"W x 3.5"D x 9.25"H. Good original vintage condition.
Crystal
Spring in Kashmir Candelabra Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Spring in Kashmir Candelabra Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Springtime is a special season of rebirth, and no less in the pristine valley of Kashmir where verdant, lush forest...
Brass
Emilia Castillo Porcelain & Pure Silver Angelic Candle Holder, Mexican Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A poetic and highly collectible candle holder by renowned Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico—an epicenter of Mexican silversmithing and design innovation....
Sterling Silver
Karl Jørgen Otteren Norwegian Sculptural Church Candleholder in Twisted Pewter
By Karl Jorgen Otteren
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare church candleholder for bloc or ball candles. It is designed and made by the Norwegian silversmith Karl Jørgen Otteren. Executed in twisted pewter. Stamped/inscribed Otteren. ...
Pewter
Spin Candle Holder Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Spin Candle Holder Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Spin, spin, spin – the lattu or the spinning toy, a cherished relic of Indian play, whirls into motion with the pull of a co...
Brass